Grievance Redressal Policy
Last updated: June 8, 2026
Summary
We operate a 3-tier grievance process as required by the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. Start with customer support; if unresolved, escalate to our Grievance Officer. Most issues are resolved within 30 days.
1. Our Commitment
Eto Rides is committed to addressing all user complaints fairly and promptly. This policy sets out how to raise a complaint and what you can expect from us at each stage.
2. How to Raise a Grievance
Level 1 — Customer Support
First point of contact · 48-hour acknowledgement
For all complaints — app issues, ride disputes, account problems, billing queries, or data requests — contact our support team first:
- 📧 Email: support@etorides.com — include your registered phone number and a description of the issue
- 💬 WhatsApp: +91 93393 73154 (Mon–Sat, 9AM–8PM IST)
We will acknowledge your complaint within 48 hours and resolve it or provide a substantive response within 15 days.
Level 2 — Grievance Officer
If Level 1 is unsatisfactory · 30-day resolution SLA
If your complaint is not resolved at Level 1 within 15 days, or if you are dissatisfied with the response, escalate to our Grievance Officer as required by the IT Rules 2021:
Name: Saikat Bhakat
Designation: Grievance Officer, Eto Rides
Email: grievance@etorides.com
Address: Eto Rides, 276/B/I, Lokepur, Kenduadihi, Bankura, West Bengal – 722102, India
Resolution SLA: 30 days from receipt of the complaint
When writing to the Grievance Officer, include: your registered phone number, the Level 1 ticket or reference number, the date of your original complaint, and the reason you are dissatisfied with the response.
Level 3 — Regulatory Escalation
If Level 2 is unsatisfactory after 30 days
If your grievance is not resolved within 30 days by the Grievance Officer, or if you are dissatisfied with the outcome, you may escalate to the applicable regulatory body:
- Payment disputes (subscriptions): RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (cms.rbi.org.in) — for subscription payment complaints not resolved within 30 days
- Data privacy complaints: Data Protection Board of India (once constituted under DPDP Act 2023) — for unresolved personal data grievances
- Consumer disputes: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) or applicable State Consumer Commission
3. Data Principal Requests (DPDP Act 2023)
If your grievance relates to your personal data rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 — including access, correction, erasure, or portability requests — use this dedicated channel:
Email: privacy@etorides.com
Subject line format: Privacy Request — [your phone number] — [type of request: Access / Correction / Erasure / Portability / Nomination]
Response SLA: 30 days
See our Privacy Policy for full details of your rights under the DPDP Act 2023 (S.11–S.14).
4. What Information to Include
To help us resolve your complaint quickly, include:
- Your registered phone number
- Date and time of the incident
- Booking or trip reference number (if applicable — visible in your ride history in the app)
- Clear description of the issue
- What you would like as a resolution
- Any supporting evidence (screenshots, payment receipts, UPI transaction IDs)
5. Our Process
- Acknowledgement: We will acknowledge your complaint within 48 hours of receipt.
- Investigation: We will review your complaint and, where needed, request additional information.
- Resolution: We will provide a final response within 30 days. Complex matters may take longer — we will keep you informed.
- Appeal: If you are not satisfied, escalate to the next tier as described in Section 2.
6. Related Policies
- Privacy Policy — how we handle personal data and your rights under DPDP Act 2023
- Terms and Conditions — platform rules, captain obligations, and governing law
- Refund & Cancellation Policy — subscription refund terms and dispute process
- Compliance Hub — our legal and regulatory compliance status
